1946 The Culture Shift Tour

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres sit down with Rev. Dr. Charlie Bell, an Anglican priest, psychiatrist, and theologian whose work bridges science, faith, and identity.Charlie offers a deeply layered conversation exploring:• What queer theology actually is — and why it matters• How the Church of England, as an established church, shapes national culture• The tension between institutional power and pastoral care• The differences between UK and US church systems• How biblical interpretation — including the 1946 mistranslation — continues to impact LGBTQ+ livesThis episode goes beyond surface-level inclusion conversations and asks bigger questions:What is the Church for?Who does it serve?And how can it change?A powerful conversation about truth, responsibility, and the future of faith.🔗 Watch and listen:https://www.1946themovie.com Dr. Charlie BellAnglican priest, psychiatrist, theologian, academicDeep Dive TopicsInterdisciplinary Identity• Medicine + theology + psychiatry• Moral responsibility and human behavior• Biological vs ethical frameworksChurch of England & Power• Established church explained• Relationship between church and state• National responsibility vs doctrinal exclusion• Marriage, pastoral care, and public lifeUK vs US Church Comparison• Episcopal Church vs Church of England• Decentralized vs centralized systems• Cultural vs legal influence of religionQueer Theology• Definition and core principles• Challenging fixed identity categories• Re-reading scripture through lived experience• Expanding theology beyond binariesScripture & Interpretation• “Owning the text”• Moving beyond defensive readings• Asking new theological questions1946 & Translation Impact• The historical introduction of “homosexuality” into scripture• Long-term theological consequences• Institutional reinforcement of interpretationInstitutional Tension• Public vs private belief among clergy• Structural resistance to change• Naming truth within systemsHope & Future Vision• What change could look like• Why staying matters• The role of queer voices in shaping the future ChurchLinks: Church & TheologyChurch of Englandhttps://www.churchofengland.orgSt John the Divine, Kenningtonhttps://www.sjdkennington.orgAffirming Catholicismhttps://affirmingcatholicism.org.ukSt Mellitus College (ordination training)https://www.stmellitus.ac.ukAcademic & MedicalKing’s College Londonhttps://www.kcl.ac.ukSouth London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusthttps://www.slam.nhs.ukGirton College, Cambridgehttps://www.girton.cam.ac.ukQueens’ College, Cambridgehttps://www.queens.cam.ac.ukDomuni Universitashttps://www.domuni.euBooks & PublicationsLight to Those in Darkness (forthcoming)(Published via academic/religious press – keep general unless official link released)Routledge (academic publisher often referenced)https://www.routledge.comFilm & Podcast1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, hosts Rocky Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Stacey Carr, an Emmy-nominated television executive turned theatre leader whose journey from Los Angeles to London is a story of courage, reinvention, and community.In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re honoring Stacey’s story as a woman who has helped shape culture through storytelling, leadership, and advocacy.Stacey’s connection to 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture goes back to the early days of the film, when conversations about scripture, faith, and identity helped inspire the journey that would eventually lead to the documentary.Today, Stacey works as Head of Inclusion and Skills at London’s Donmar Warehouse Theatre, helping expand opportunities in the arts and supporting emerging storytellers.In this episode we explore:• Stacey’s career in television with Nickelodeon and OWN• Her move from Hollywood to London• Building community in a new country• Faith, belonging, and finding home abroad• Why storytelling can help create spaces where everyone belongs• Why LGBTQ people should never be excluded from relationship with God.This is a conversation about women leading change, building community, and creating a more inclusive world.🎬 Learn more about the film1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture🔗 Links and resources:1946themovie.comLinks to Sites Mentioned19461946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com/Watch 1946https://www.1946themovie.com/watch-1946-movie1946 Resourceshttps://www.1946themovie.com/resourcesStacey Carr / Donmar WarehouseDonmar Warehousehttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/Donmar Warehouse – Our Storyhttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/our-story/Donmar Warehouse – Contacthttps://www.donmarwarehouse.com/contact-us/Storytelling / Creative CommunitiesTrue Story Londonhttps://www.truestorylondon.com/True Story London Podcasthttps://www.truestory.london/One Track Mindshttps://www.onetrackminds.uk/Faith / Church ResourcesAlpha UKhttps://alpha.org.uk/Find an Alphahttps://alpha.org.uk/tryVisa / Moving to the UKUK Global Talent Visahttps://www.gov.uk/global-talentMedia Companies MentionedNickelodeonhttps://www.nick.com/OWN: Oprah Winfrey Networkhttps://www.oprah.com/ownBanijayhttps://www.banijay.com/Banijay Americashttps://banijayamericas.com/

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, we sit down with James Lewis and Lexi Powner, the filmmakers behind Out Laws, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the global impact of colonial anti-LGBTQ laws.   We’re celebrating Out Laws being officially selected for BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival 2026.The film follows activist litigants challenging criminalization laws across Namibia, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean — laws that trace back to British colonial legislation from 1533.We discuss:• Colonial legacy and LGBTQ criminalization• Resilience in the face of violence• Immigration and asylum challenges• Conversion therapy legislation in the UK• The role of the Church of England• Trans rights and political scapegoating• Documentary filmmaking as activismLearn more about Out Laws:https://OutlawsFilm.comBFI Flare Festival:https://www.bfi.org.uk/flareWatch 1946:https://www.1946themovie.com🎬 FILM & FESTIVALOut Laws (Official Site)https://outlawsfilm.comOut Laws Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/outlawsfilmBFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festivalhttps://www.bfi.org.uk/flareBritish Film Institute (BFI)https://www.bfi.org.uk🎥 PRODUCTION COMPANYThe Good Side (James Lewis’ company)https://thegoodside.co.uk🏳️‍🌈 HUMAN RIGHTS & ADVOCACY ORGANISATIONSHuman Dignity Trust(Works to decriminalise LGBTQ+ people globally)https://www.humandignitytrust.orgKaleidoscope Trust(UK-based LGBTQ+ human rights charity)https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.comUK Black Pridehttps://www.ukblackpride.org.ukOPAL (Organisation for Refuge, Asylum & Migration Support)https://www.opal.org.uk(If confirming exact group name from film credits, double-check spelling before publishing)⚖️ POLITICAL & LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT (Mentioned in Discussion)UK Parliamenthttps://www.parliament.ukLabour Party UKhttps://labour.org.ukReform UKhttps://www.reformparty.uk⛪ RELIGIOUS CONTEXTChurch of Englandhttps://www.churchofengland.orgArchbishop of Canterburyhttps://www.archbishopofcanterbury.org🌍 HISTORICAL CONTEXTUK Parliamentary Archiveshttps://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/parliamentary-archives(Reference to 1533 Buggery Act under Henry VIII)🎬 1946 PROJECT LINKS1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culturehttps://www.1946themovie.com🎟️ HOW TO WATCH OUT LAWS AT BFI FLARE 2026BFI Flare Festival Page:https://www.bfi.org.uk/flareBFI Ticketing Portal:https://whatson.bfi.org.uk

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres sit down with Reverend Jide Macaulay — Anglican priest, theologian, HIV advocate, and Founder of House of RainbowBorn in London and raised in Nigeria, Jide shares his journey through conservative Christian upbringing, conversion therapy, excommunication, and exile — and how he went on to found House of Rainbow, an LGBTQ+ Christian community now serving people in 22 countries.We discuss:• Biblical mistranslation and Leviticus 20:13
• Criminalization of LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
• The 2014 Same-Sex Marriage Prohibition Act
• Church of Nigeria vs Church of England
• BBC documentary “Am I Too Gay for God?”
• Refugee and asylum advocacy
• Human trafficking survivors
• Living openly with HIV
• Global Black Pride
• LGBT+ History MonthThis episode is a story of courage, theology, survival, and solidarity.Links & ResourcesHouse of Rainbow
https://www.houseofrainbow.orgAbout House of Rainbow
https://www.houseofrainbow.org/about-usReverend Jide Macaulay
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jide_MacaulayKaleidoscope Trust
https://kaleidoscopetrust.comINERELA+
https://inerela.orgGlobal Black Pride
https://globalblackpride.orgUK Black Pride
https://www.ukblackpride.org.ukWatch 1946
https://www.1946themovie.comAbout 19461946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture investigates how a biblical mistranslation reshaped theology and harmed generations of LGBTQ+ people.This podcast expands that conversation across the UK and beyond.

1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UKUsualising Our Lives: LGBT+ History Month with Lynne NichollsIn this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour – UK, hosts Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Lynne Nicholls, Chair of Trustees for Schools OUT and one of the leading voices behind LGBT+ History Month in the United Kingdom.As the UK prepares to celebrate LGBT+ History Month each February, Lynne offers a powerful and deeply personal conversation about why history, education, and visibility are essential to protecting the future. She traces the origins of Schools OUT in the 1970s, the devastating impact of Section 28, and how an entire generation of LGBT+ people grew up without representation in schools, libraries, or public life.This episode explores:How Schools OUT was formed to protect LGBT+ teachers and studentsThe legacy of Section 28 and why it still shapes education todayHow LGBT+ History Month began and why February mattersThis year’s LGBT+ History Month theme: Science and InnovationWhy “usualising” LGBT+ lives saves livesThe current state of LGBT+ rights in the UKThe role of faith and education in shaping cultureLynne’s involvement with One Body One Faith, supporting LGBT+ ChristiansFor anyone who has supported 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture, lived through educational erasure, or believes stories can change lives, this conversation offers context, history, and hope.🎧 Listen to the podcast🎬 Watch the film🔗 All links: https://www.1946themovie.comLynne Nicholls Chair of Trustees, Schools OUT Diversity and Inclusion ConsultantSchools OUT Team Page https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/about/meet-the-team/Schools OUT UKUK charity supporting LGBT+ inclusion in education and founder of LGBT+ History Monthhttps://www.schoolsout.org.ukLGBT+ History Month (UK)Founded by Schools OUT. Celebrated annually in Februaryhttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.ukLGBT+ History Month 2026 Themehttps://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2026/Schools OUT Shop (Badges & Resources)https://www.schoolsout.org.uk/shop/One Body One FaithUK grassroots charity supporting LGBT+ Christians and advocating for change within the churchhttps://onebodyonefaith.org.ukOpen Table NetworkInclusive Christian worship spaces across the UKhttps://opentable.lgbtCreating SanctuaryFaith-based inclusion project (Church of England context)https://www.churchofengland.org/resources/creating-sanctuaryInkbrew ProductionsTheatre company specialising in dramatizing LGBT+ archiveshttps://www.inkbrewproductions.com“The BBC’s First Homosexual” (Play)Based on a rediscovered BBC documentaryhttps://www.scenemag.co.uk/bbcs-lost-first-documentary-on-homosexuality-rediscovered-and-transformed-into-stage-play/The Pink SingersEurope’s longest-running LGBT+ choirhttps://www.pinksingers.co.ukStonewall UKhttps://www.stonewall.org.ukRoyal Society of Chemistryhttps://www.rsc.orgTate Modernhttps://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modernBritish Museumhttps://www.britishmuseum.org

In this episode of 1946 The Culture Shift Tour UK, Sharon “Rocky” Roggio and Josie Peres are joined by Naomi Bennett, CEO and Founder of Lesflicks, an independent, lesbian owned streaming platform dedicated to authentic lesbian and bisexual storytelling.Naomi shares how Lesflicks was founded to challenge a distribution system that undervalues queer films and underpays independent creators. Together, they explore how streaming really works, what fair payment looks like, and why where audiences choose to watch a film directly impacts whether independent projects can survive.This episode offers essential insight for anyone who has supported 1946 or wants to better understand the realities of independent filmmaking today.1946 The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture is now available to stream on Lesflicks.Watch 1946 on Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/programs/1946-2022Lesflicks Official Websitehttps://www.lesflicks.comJoin Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/join_usWays to Watch on Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/pages/ways-to-watchAbout Lesflickshttps://www.lesflicks.com/pages/welcome1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted CultureOfficial Websitehttps://www.1946themovie.comLesflicks streaming platformIndependent film distributionFair pay and transparent royalty modelsWhy films disappear after festivalsHow streaming platforms really workWhy where you watch a film mattersEthical media and audience responsibilitySupporting independent queer storytelling

1946 Film – https://www.1946themovie.comJosie Peres – https://www.josieperes.co.ukUK Black Pride – https://www.ukblackpride.org.ukKaleidoscope Trust (Global LGBT Rights Commission Report – The Legal Battlegrounds) – https://www.kaleidoscopetrust.comHouse of Rainbow – https://www.houseofrainbow.orgOne Body One Faith – https://www.onebodyonefaith.org.ukMicro Rainbow – https://www.microrainbow.orgSchools Out UK / LGBTQ+ History Month – https://www.schoolsout.org.ukMusic by Marianna Sokol – “Home” 🎶Contact: 1946themovieinfo@gmail.com

In this episode of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour, host Rocky Roggio speaks with trans advocate and educator Dr. Bobbie Glass about organizing in a red state, navigating faith and identity, and standing up to the growing threat of Christian Nationalism — both in the U.S. and abroad.Dr. Bobbie shares powerful insights from her work with the state's largest Human Rights PAC, her experience testifying against conversion therapy, and her international work through U.S. State Department programs. She also opens up about her popular YouTube project, Trans Gurus, and what gives her hope for LGBTQIA+ youth today.This conversation is a deep dive into faith, resistance, and what it means to shift culture — one voice, one community at a time.Follow Dr. Bobbie Glass on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drbobbieglassWatch Trans Gurus on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@TransGurusTri-State Freethinkers (Award Recognition) https://tristatefreethinkers.orgFairness Campaign (KY LGBTQ Advocacy) https://www.fairness.orgACLU of Kentucky – LGBTQ Rights & Conversion Therapy Advocacy https://www.aclu-ky.orgHuman Rights Campaign (National LGBTQ Advocacy) https://www.hrc.orgMore on Christian Nationalism & the Heritage Foundation https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/group/heritage-foundationDocumentary Website: 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture https://www.1946themovie.com

In this transformative episode, Rocky sits down with Dr. Jen Johannsen—a writer, coach, and former dentist—who helps people move from burnout to balance by reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and deepest truths.After years of struggling with seasonal depression, professional burnout, and emotional disconnection, Jen turned inward. Through spiritual awakening, study, and self-inquiry, she began a journey of healing that now shapes her work helping others do the same.She shares her path from subconscious survival to intentional living and how tapping into emotional regulation, consciousness, and compassion can radically reshape how we show up in divided spaces.Drawing from the work of Eckhart Tolle, Dr. David Hawkins, and her own lived experience, Jen unpacks what it means to operate from fear vs. love, and how understanding our emotional "state" can change the way we engage across political, spiritual, and relational lines.Together, they explore:How trauma and emotional dysregulation influence belief systemsThe “Map of Consciousness” and its relevance to modern spiritual and political dialoguePractical tools for emotionally safe, permission-based conversationsWhat to do when you're not ready to engage—and how hunkering down can still be holyThe intersection of activism, nervous system health, and relational healing💬 “We don’t need to be right—we need to be real. And regulated.”Whether you're navigating tough conversations about faith, identity, politics, or family, this episode offers grounded insight, emotional clarity, and practical guidance for anyone ready to build bridges in divided times.📎 Links & Resources: 📝 Jen’s blog: https://grounded-now.com 📲 Instagram: @grounded.with.jen 🧠 Dr. David Hawkins: Map of Consciousness 📚 Eckhart Tolle: A New Earth https://eckharttolle.com 🛠 Free emotional regulation tools: See Jen’s website Richard Rohr – Center for Action and Contemplation: https://cac.orgColby Martin – Website: https://www.colbymartinonline.com – Substack: https://colbymartin.substack.comGlennon Doyle – Book: Untamed – https://momastery.comGood News Club (Mentioned for context) – https://www.cefonline.com/ministries/goodnewsclubFind Out Podcast – Hosted by Tim Fullerton – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-out/id1742162137Midas Touch Podcast Network – https://www.midastouch.comPete Buttigieg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pete_Buttigieg                                            Referenced frequently as a model for bridge-building dialogueAbigail Spanberger – https://abigailspanberger.com – (Mentioned in context of her campaign for Governor of Virginia)

Welcome back to Season 2 of 1946: The Culture Shift Tour! In this meaningful episode, we sit down with Odette Miranda and Nathalie Maldonado, two incredible women who helped bring Spanish subtitles to the groundbreaking documentary 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture.Odette and Nathalie share why this work matters deeply in Spanish-speaking faith communities, how their personal journeys as LGBTQ+ Christians shaped their involvement, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of translating both language and heart into the subtitles.💬 “It’s not just a translation—it’s an invitation to healing for millions.”For the first time ever, Spanish-speaking audiences can experience the documentary with LATIN SPANISH subtitles—available now on Eventive.orgAvailable subtitle languages include:Simplified & Traditional ChineseThaiJapaneseFrenchDutchSpanish (NEW!)Important Update for Our Community: While our incredible supporters helped us create subtitle files, we recently learned those files are not fully compatible with Apple TV’s compliance requirements. To move 1946 globally across Apple and YouTube platforms, we now need to redo all subtitle files—a project that comes with a $10,000 unexpected bill.Until we complete that milestone, the film is only available worldwide on Eventive at a special price of $6.99. We want to be transparent about the ongoing work and costs it takes to share this message across languages and platforms. Your support truly makes a difference! 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture Website: https://www.1946themovie.com Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok: @1946themovieEventive Rental Link for 1946: https://tinyurl.com/watch-1946CenterPeace Conference (CenterPeace.org) Organization founded by Sally Gary. Website: https://www.centerpeace.netThe Reformation Project Organization founded by Matthew Vines. Website: https://www.reformationproject.orgKaren Keen, Author and Theologian Book mentioned: Scripture, Ethics, and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships        Website:/karenkeen.com/meet-karen/Kathy Baldock Book: Walking the Bridgeless Canyon Organization: CanyonWalker Connections                                                                  Website:canyonwalkerconnections.comEd Oxford Researcher involved in discovering the 1946 mistranslation Website:canyonwalkerconnections.comFree Mom Hugs Website: https://www.freemomhugs.orgPFLAG Website: https://pflag.orgSafe Church France - https://www.instagram.com/saferchurchfrance/Puerto Rico Queer Film Festival - https://www.puertoricoqueerfilmfest.com/